Good morning, Charlottesville.

The University of Virginia and United Way of Greater Charlottesville announced the Give Where You Live partnership (aimed at boosting local support programs) today across Charlottesville.

Residents reported lost belongings after the city cleared the encampment along the Rivanna River near Pantops on Sept.

1, including burned tents; cleanup is underway for recreation. Officials connected 26 individuals with an emergency shelter at 2000 Holiday Drive (city-purchased in fall) while community concerns about available support persist.

At Insured Roofs, workers take breaks at cooling stations to beat the sweltering heat on rooftops.

Company leaders stress safety — workers use tents with water to prevent heat exhaustion.

On Wednesday, Sept. 2, a fire broke out near the former Free Bridge encampment along the Rivanna River; firefighters extinguished the blaze around 11 p.m. — investigators are testing for arson as cleanup continues at the site.

The Metaxis exhibition opens at Grounds, featuring decades of designs by former UVA professors curated by FutureForms founders.

Visitors can explore the lasting impact of local academic art + design in an engaging display at the venue.

A new poll shows that Virginia consumers felt increased financial pressure in August as rising inflation and a soft labor market wiped out earlier gains in confidence.

Graduate students at local colleges are ramping up exam prep for the LSAT, GRE and MCAT as rising registrations intensify competition.

They balance dedicated study, formal prep services, and online resources (like free video lessons) with coursework to secure a future spot in grad programs.

University of Virginia researchers found that blocking calcium channels may slow glioblastoma tumor growth and boost treatment outcomes — further testing on a clinical-grade drug version is needed before patient trials begin.

Researchers at UVA found that blocking calcium channels slowed glioblastoma growth in mice and may boost treatment response.

The team now seeks funding to produce a clinical-grade version of the drug for upcoming trials.

Albemarle County Supervisors approved a performance agreement on Wednesday for Habitat for Humanity to rebuild Phase Two of Southwood (an 86-acre development) by constructing at least 227 affordable units in exchange for $15,750,000 in tax abatements over 20 fiscal years if the project meets its milestones.